Burges Salmon

United Kingdom - Spring Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 12–23 April 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 12–23 April 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Student information days

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol, Edinburgh

• Programme dates: Bristol and Edinburgh Student Information Days for 2027; exact dates will be published by the firm.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Bristol and Edinburgh Student Information Days for 2027; exact dates will be published by the firm.

• Who can apply: Years 10–13 or S4–S6 students.
• Progression: Future applications.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Edinburgh Summer Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 14–25 June 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 14–25 June 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bright Sparks work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-14
• Closing date: 2027-01-04
• Programme dates: 22–26 March 2027
• Duration: 1 week
• Places: Part of 48 annual Bristol places
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-14; Close 2027-01-04
• Programme: 22–26 March 2027
• Programme: 5–9 July 2027
• Programme: 12–16 July 2027

• Who can apply: Years 10–12 students in England or S4–S6 students in Scotland.
• Eligibility: england years 10 to 12: true scotland s4 to s6: true
• Application process: Online application
• Progression: Future education, apprenticeship or graduate applications.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Accommodation support: Up to £80 hotel accommodation where appropriate.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bristol Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Closing date: 2026-06-22
• Programme dates: September 2028 start; six four-month seats.
• Duration: 24 months
• Places: Not separately published.
• Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

• Close 2026-06-22
• Programme: September 2028 start; six four-month seats.

• Who can apply: Penultimate and final-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Eligibility: career changers: true graduates: true law and non law: true
• Academic requirements: No current official minimum degree or A-level threshold was located on the checked pages.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Qualification as an England and Wales solicitor and consideration for available NQ roles.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE Plus support through the University of Law, with a £9,000 maintenance grant for each funded course. maintenance grant per course gbp: 9000 pgdl supported for non law: true sqe exam support: true sqe plus supported: true university provider: University of Law
• Right to work: Employment visa sponsorship may be available to successful candidates. Work-experience placements are not sponsored. employment sponsorship available: true work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-11-09
• Programme dates: 2027 intake; exact start date not published.
• Duration: 6 years
• Places: 4 per year
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-01; Close 2026-11-09
• Programme: 2027 intake; exact start date not published.

• Who can apply: School leavers meeting the published academic criteria.
• Eligibility: four days work one day study: true school leaver route: true
• Academic requirements: Published page describes the academic requirements; exact wording should be preserved from the live application page when the vacancy opens.
• Application process: Online application Online assessments Assessment centre Interview
• Assessments: Online assessments Assessment centre exercises Interview
• Progression: Solicitor qualification.
• Funding: Degree and professional qualification funded through the apprenticeship. salary paid: true tuition funded: true
• Right to work: Apprenticeship funding and right-to-work eligibility apply.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme 2

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 14–25 June 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 14–25 June 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Direct trainee solicitor application

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Duration: 24 months
• Status: variable

• Who can apply: Eligible law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Eligibility: one training contract leading process per year: true
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Trainee Solicitor Programme.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE Plus support, with £9,000 maintenance grant for each funded course. maintenance grant per course gbp: 9000 pgdl supported for non law: true sqe exam support: true sqe plus supported: true university provider: University of Law
• Right to work: Employment sponsorship may be available for successful candidates. employment sponsorship available: true
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - London Trainee Solicitor Programme

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Status: unknown

• Who can apply: Eligible law and non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE Plus support is available for eligible future trainees, with a £9,000 maintenance grant for each funded course.
• Right to work: No London-specific wording published.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Edinburgh Spring Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 12–23 April 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 12–23 April 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme 1

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 31 May–11 June 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 31 May–11 June 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bright Sparks work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-14
• Closing date: 2027-01-04
• Programme dates: 2027-06-07 to 2027-06-11
• Duration: 1 week
• Places: 10
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-14; Close 2027-01-04
• Programme: 2027-06-07 to 2027-06-11

• Who can apply: Years 10–12 students in England or S4–S6 students in Scotland.
• Eligibility: england years 10 to 12: true scotland s4 to s6: true
• Application process: Online application
• Progression: Future education, apprenticeship or graduate applications.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Accommodation support: Up to £80 hotel accommodation where appropriate.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Edinburgh Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Programme dates: 2029 intake; exact date not published.
• Duration: 24 months
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28
• Programme: 2029 intake; exact date not published.

• Who can apply: Candidates following or able to complete the Scottish qualification route.
• Eligibility: scottish qualification route: true
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Qualification as a Scottish solicitor.
• Funding: Support for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice is published; the precise maintenance amount should be confirmed against the offer. diploma support: true maintenance amount: Not separately confirmed
• Right to work: Employment sponsorship may be available; Vacation Scheme placements are not sponsored. employment sponsorship available: true work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Winter Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2026-10-26
• Programme dates: 30 November–4 December 2026
• Duration: 1 week
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-09-28; Close 2026-10-26
• Programme: 30 November–4 December 2026

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements. work experience sponsorship: false
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Business professional apprenticeships

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Duration: 2–4 years
• Status: variable

• Who can apply: School leavers and other eligible applicants.
• Progression: Department-specific qualification and continued employment.
• Funding: Qualification funded through the apprenticeship; salary is vacancy-specific. qualification funded: true salary paid: true
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.